Lauda - The Untold Story
33 Days - Born to be wild
Synopsis
In 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda’s courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motorsports legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY is a must-see for all motorsport fans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannes Michael Schalle
- Screenplay & Story
- Alistair Audsley, Hannes Michael Schalle, Guenther Mitterhuber
- Original Title
- 33 Days - Born to be wild
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Moonlake Entertainment, Premiere Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannes Michael Schalle
Alistair Audsley, Hannes Michael Schalle, Guenther Mitterhuber
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Hannes Michael Schalle
Director
Alistair Audsley
Writer
Hannes Michael Schalle
Writer
Guenther Mitterhuber
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Lauda - The Untold Story about?
In 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda’s courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motorsports legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY is a must-see for all motorsport fans.
Who directed Lauda - The Untold Story?
Lauda - The Untold Story was directed by Hannes Michael Schalle.
Who stars in Lauda - The Untold Story?
The principal cast of Lauda - The Untold Story includes Xaver Hutter, Niki Lauda, David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg.
When was Lauda - The Untold Story released and how long is it?
Lauda - The Untold Story was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lauda - The Untold Story?
Lauda - The Untold Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).